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Which soil pollutant alters soil pH and leaches heavy metals, damaging crops?

APesticides

BPlastic waste

CFly ash and slag

DFertilizers

Answer:

C. Fly ash and slag

Read Explanation:

  • Fly ash from thermal plants and slag from steel industries change soil chemistry and release toxic metals, harming agriculture.


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